Saturday evening at approximately 7 p.m., investigators arrested Nicholes Scott Allen who escaped from the Pope County Dentention Center. Allen was arrested in Harrison, Arkansas and transported back to the Pope County Detention Center where he was placed in an isolation cell.

Pope County Sheriff’s Department, Arkansas State Police, Boone County Sheriff’s Office, Harrison Police Department, and Newton County Sheriff’s Office all played a vital role in the capture and arrest of Allen. Sheriff DuVall would like to express his sincere appreciation to all the agencies involved in the investigation today.

The investigation into the escape is ongoing and other arrests may be made pending the outcome of this investigation.

(Saturday, 3 p.m.)

Pope County Sheriff Aaron DuVall said a Dover man escaped from the Detention Center on Saturday morning, and authorities are seeking your help in his apprehension.

He was incarcerated on misdemeanor charges of public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and obstructing governmental operations. He was also serving a 30-day sentence for additional misdemeanor charges of failure to appear and failure to pay.

“Allen has family living in the Pope County area, and when he was arrested, he gave an address of 201 JJ Lane in Dover,” the sheriff said.

Allen is described as a white male who is 5-foot-9 and 180 pounds. He has a shaved head with facial hair and has a flag tattooed on his right shoulder.

“We believe he could possibly be in a 1997 Ford Taurus, green in color, bearing the license plate 935 RZW,” Duvall said.

“We do not consider him armed, however, we urge the public not to make contact with this individual if he is seen. If you observe him, notify your local law enforcement immediately.”

Residents who may see Allen are urged to call the Pope County 911 dispatch center at 968-0911 or the Pope County Sheriff’s Office at 968-2558.